Gail Giles Libros

The story follows Quincy, an aggressive young man, and Biddy, a shy girl, as they transition from a special education program to living together in their first independent apartment. As they navigate their new life, they confront personal challenges and a traumatic past, ultimately uncovering surprising commonalities that deepen their bond. This exploration of friendship and resilience highlights their growth and the unique dynamics of their relationship.

"The setting is claustrophobic, the characters are complex and the story will keep readers on the edge of their seats," KLIATT raved of this vivid, fast-paced psychological thriller in a starred review. Kyle Kirby has planned a cruel and unusual revenge on Cass McBride, the most popular girl in school, for the death of his brother David. He digs a hole. Kidnaps Cass. Puts her in a box--underground. He buries her alive. But lying in the deepest dark, Cass finds a weapon: she uses the power of words to keep her nemesis talking--and herself breathing--during the most harrowing 48 hours of her life.

Ames Ford has a perfect life--that is, she had a perfect life, until her father is fired and her family has to move from their mansion in Colorado to a slum in Texas. Now her mother won't stop yelling, her father won't stop drinking, and her little sister hides with a pillow over her head to drown out the fighting. But then Ames meets Marc: Mysterious. Experienced. Rebellious. Gun-obsessed. He loves her more than anything, and he won't let anyone stand in his way where Ames is concerned--especially her parents. And when was the last time they did anything but ignore, dismiss, or hurt her? Ames must now decide just how far she's willing to go for loyalty, for revenge, and for love and if she's willing to commit the ultimate betrayal against her family. Gail Giles, acclaimed author of What Happened to Cass McBride? and Shattering Glass, will have you questioning what you'd do at your breaking point.

"Simon Glass was easy to hate. . . . I guess, really we each hated him for a different reason, but we didn't realize it until the day we killed him." Fat, clumsy Simon Glass is a nerd, a loser who occupies the lowest rung on the high school social ladder. Everyone picks on him—until Rob Haynes shows up. Rob, a transfer student with charisma to spare, immediately becomes the undisputed leader of the senior class. And he has plans for Simon. Rob enlists the help of his crew—wealthy, intellectual Young, ladies' man Bob, and sweet, athletic Coop—in a mission: turn sniveling Simon from total freak to would-be prom king. But as Simon rises to the top of the social ranks, he shows a new confidence and a devious side that power-hungry Rob did not anticipate. And when Simon uncovers a dangerous secret, events darken. The result is disquieting, bone-chilling . . . and brutal.

Sein Leben ist eine Lüge. Doch dann trifft er seine große Liebe …Der 16-jährige Wade führt das »perfekte« Leben, hat viele Freunde und ist mit dem heißesten Mädchen der Schule zusammen. Was keiner weiß: Er lebt unter falschem Namen – und hat einen Menschen auf dem Gewissen! Als die Bombe platzt, beginnt eine gnadenlose Hetzjagd, und Wade und seiner Familie bleibt nur die Flucht nach Texas. Dort versucht er, von vorn anzufangen. Doch als er sich in die verschlossene Sam verliebt, will er nicht länger mit einer Lüge leben – und trifft eine folgenschwere Entscheidung ...

Sunnys Schwester Jazz ist bei einem Hausbrand um Leben gekommen. Sunny ist darüber eher erleichtert. Denn immer war ihre Schwester die Bevorzugte in der Familie. Doch dann kommt ein Brief in Jazz' Handschrift. Es taucht eine Frau auf, die wie Jazz aussieht, aber nicht ihre Schwester ist. Ab 14.